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The 5K course begins near the Old Sturbridge Academy school building, leads onto Stallion Hill Rd, continues onto Old Sturbridge Village Rd, then weaves its way through wooded and scenic trails throughout beautiful Old Sturbridge Village before finishing back near the school building. This multi-terrain course is the best of both worlds, utilizing the beautiful trails of Old Sturbridge Village as well as smooth road terrain.
The 2 Mile Walk is a beautiful and scenic course throughout Old Sturbridge Village.
The Kids Trot is a one-quarter-mile lap around the OSV Common.
RACE INFO:
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Race day registration and pickup begins at 7 AM
Kids Trot begins at 8 AM (arrive by 7:40 to register and walk to the OSV Common)
5K/Walk begins at 8:30 AM (following Kids Trot)
Registration includes:
t-shirt -- register before October 2nd!
bib
medal (first 300 registrants)
mini swag bag (first 100 5K/Walk registrants)
Kids Trot registrants will receive a small gift
Must register by October 2nd to receive a free t-shirt!
Additional t-shirts are available for purchase during checkout, until September 25th.
Prizes awarded to the top male and female 5K finishers in the following age groups:
16 and under
17 and over
Oct 25, 2026
Distance — 0.1K
Type — Running
08:00
$15.00
Oct 25, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
Oct 25, 2026
Distance — 3.2K
Type — Running
08:30
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Sturbridge.
Learn more about the host city, Sturbridge.
Sturbridge is a charming New England town of almost 10,000 people (2020) in southern Central Massachusetts approximately 60 miles west of Boston. Sturbridge is probably most famous for the Old Sturbridge Village living history museum.
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